“Marriage is a life – long covenant instituted by God Himself between one man and one woman held together in an exclusive bond characterized by selfless love, mutual respect, daily acts of kindness and enduring faithfulness.”

– Dr. Albert Clavo

This is one of the areas Mrs. Lenie R. Castañeda was struggling with.

She was a law graduate and master’s degree holder, a former faculty member of UP Cebu, and a former legal assistant at International Justice Mission (IJM) turned government employee.

Yet CBN Asia’s Ministering to Ministers (M2M) helped her a lot in this area of struggle, and in many other ways, when she attended their conference on July 22, 2016 in Dipolog City.

Her story before M2M

“Our marriage has been difficult from the start until that day. It’s an uphill battle for both of us. We have been dealing with a lot of issues, individually and as a couple. Besides that, we are raising our three kids, who are very young.

I thought I was the good one.”

After the M2M Experience, here’s what she has to say

“Through Ministering to Ministers, God showed me my heart and my attitude. I have been critical and argumentative. I nagged. I complained. A lot of things has to be changed.

M2M reminded me that my husband is a prize from God, a reward from Him. The Lord taught me to submit to my husband: revere him, respect him, nurture him, encourage and build him up.

Because I have a difficulty with it, I needed to surrender it to God. I learned – in subjection, I have adjust myself beside him. It is an affectionate, and cheerful subjection too.

Pastor Peter and Sister Christine provided us with a model of how it is to have a Christ – centered marriage.”

To a Better Marriage

“M2M was used to change me and transform me to be the wife that my husband needs and deserves.

The Bible and the books given to us helped me in our faith, to strengthen our marriage.It allowed me to grow in my walk with God, to put Him first and have the proper priorities in life. It encouraged me to pray. It helped me to humble myself before God. To ask His help to submit and respect my husband. I learned to admire my husband, to be loyal to him and deeply love him.

M2M was God’s way to heal our marriage. When we made Jesus Christ the center of it, God redeemed, resurrected and made our marriage thrive. The renewal of vows allowed us to renew our commitment to God and to each other, to God be all the glory!

We also started to have meaningful conversations. I can say that since that day, our marriage is better. Truly, marriage is an orchestra, like a symphony, we are working together in – sync and we are growing in the Lord.

As a volunteer in VCF Dipolog City, M2M encouraged me to serve God with joy as the joy of the Lord is my strength.”

Why should other CBN Asia Community Partners attend M2M?

“M2M is a great way to improve the marriage, to renew the love of the husband and wife and to grow together as Christians. With God’s Word, ideas, tips, the Bible, the books and other tools given to us, we were equipped to be a blessing to our local church and our community.

“I praise God for this wonderful occasion, for it strengthen our relationship as couples. Keep up the good work. Continue this kind of gathering for there are lots of coupe who are miserable in their marriages. God bless po to our speakers. You are really bounded by God.”

Agnes R. Urmeneta

Zamar Liberty Church

“M2M indeed ministers! Appreciate your efforts in continually upgrading this ministry to encourage and be relevant to pastor’s needs. This is always timely and definitely impact the family and the body of Christ! The Lord bless you more as you bless others. Praise God for the Kairuz couple and CBN Asia.”

Leo & Venus F. Ecleo

The Rock

“I have learned a lot from this seminar. It was so good/very nice. The speakers are good communicators. We can apply this lesson to strengthen our marriage life. At nag – enjoy din kami. God bless CBN Asia more. Thank You for sir Peter and Ma’am Christine. God bless.”

Jeefrey Arrogante

Evangel Community Church

“It is very helpful for us because it gave more knowledge on how to save the family, especially in the deepest need that will come. The area is good, the food are delicious, and the speakers are fantastic and dynamic.”

Marivic D. Balago

Open Door Baptist Community

“To God be the glory. Thank you so much for inviting us to attend this seminar. Marami po kaming natutuhan. Sobrang na – bless po ako. Maraming salamat din po sa food, napakasarap. We really appreciate all this. All these things, we’ll bring back unto You all the glory and honor in Jesus’ name, amen.”

Heide T. Padigos

Marabut Christian Community Church

“We really enjoyed this fellowship. The message is very encouraging and anointed. A very powerful message. It’s really true in our marriage. This fellowship helped us a lot to strengthen our marriage. Thank you CBN Asia. Be blessed.”

“It was timely and very encouraging, enjoyable session we have and more learning to receive and impartation as wisdom and anointing to have a strong and happy relationship with my spouse. Thank you so much for this great opportunity.”